Wow this place was huge! So much to look at. One of the highlights was the miniature train set…read morethat went thru the whole store. I was not looking for anything in particular but it appeared to have a huge selection. Some of the prices of the items I did look at seemed very pricey. There was not much staff that were around to interact with. Quite possibly they were bombarded by the other tourist.

Looking for toys in Old Sac? You'll certainly find them here!…read more I had family visiting from out of town and we decided to wander through Old Sac and browse some of the stores. G Willikers was a very fun shop, and if you have kiddos in your group they're going to be amazing AND they're definitely going to want something or many somethings. They have a good variety with items at different price points and newer and older toys. I liked that they has a little Old Sac flair with polished rocks and other California and Sacramento items that are great as souvenirs or gifts for tourists. It was very busy when we stopped in, so a bit overwhelming and claustrophobic, but that's the holiday season in Old Sac for you.

Great selection of classic toys from G.I. Joe to Transformers and Hot Wheels to Star Wars. Prices…read moreare decent. They also buy toy collections. Only complain is the place needs a good dusting.

Great service nice staff and outstanding toys. With an awesome variety to select fromread more

I only come here for the smiskis and they don't disappoint. I wish they had hippers tho.read more

Honestly, what's not to love about Evangeline's? I've been coming here for gifts and just to look…read morearound while in Old Sac for years! It's a must when in the area! So many unique items - gag gifts, naughty gifts, a whole glow in the dark section, T-shirts, magnets, jewelry - you name it! They have a whole Hello Kitty section, a mushroom themed section and even an Alien themed section, just to name a few. You can find it all and so much more at Evangeline's - it's really an amazing store! I could spend so much time looking at every section and item. Most items are fairly priced, but as with most small businesses, a lot of stuff is sometimes on the pricy side. Don't even get me started on their incredible 3 store costume mansion that is now open year round! It's a must see as well! Staff is friendly and helpful! Check them out!

I keep introducing more and more of my friends to this Strapping location, it's a bit tucked away…read morebut such a gem in the little R Street shopping area. If you're looking for it, it's behind the Philz Coffee in the Ice Blocks area. There's a parking lot right next to it, but if that lot is full there are plenty of parking options nearby. Once you're in the right area you'll see Strapping right away. They usually have a sandwich board outside with something fun written on it and they have eye catching rainbow signs as well. I think this location may be the smallest, but it's packed with fun items and always has something fun and new to look at. You can find a variety of local items as well as some from small businesses as well as popular gift brands. We love smelling all the Voluspa candles here to find our favorite scents. The staff is always really friendly and they let you take your time looking around. It's hard not to walk out with an item or two each time you visit. This is a spot I end up bringing friends and out of town guests if we're grabbing food on R street or nearby at Midtown Spirits and we even walked here from the newly opened Journey to the Dumpling while we waited for a table to kill some time. It's such a fun store.

Such a cute little shop where you can buy lots of tchotchkes and punny delights. I remember seeing…read morea lot of funny things. Definitely want to go back when I come to Sac.

Really cool store with wide variety of funko pops and toys. The worker was nice, helpful and…read morefriendly. Will definitely be going back to get more!

Stumbled on this place while we were waiting for our pizzas next door. For the most part it was a…read moreFunko pop collectors dream. Disney, Hello Kitty, Star Wars, Superheroes, BTS and BT21... They also had a variety of blind box and grab bag collections for Tokidoki, Gudetama, Marvel... Trinkets and collectible key chains...and classics like Garbage Pail Kids! Support small biz!

Mixed Bag is such a fun gift store in Midtown. It's one of the rare spots that has its own parking…read morelot and they always have a great mixture of consistent merchandise and seasonal items. They have a whole wall of cards and supplies for gifts/wrapping, a kids area with lots of little toys, stuffed animals and novelty items, home goods, sauces, decorations, and a lot more. The staff is very welcoming as well, they even welcomed our dog in since he's well behaved. You can find some great items and they're typically priced right around what you'd find them at elsewhere. I've been able to find some great niche items that I couldn't find elsewhere.

I've heard this shop will be closing which breaks my heart. This was my mom's favorite store and I…read moretook her there until she was 90. I've not been back since she died. It's so sad seeing these great local shops having to close their doors.

The owner and the store are so special. They have a wonderful selection of toys that I remember as…read morea child as well as newer age toys. Alot of great brands like Melissa and Doug, Art and Crafts options, books and STEM kits. Everything is fairly priced and they offer gift wrapping services! We love supporting local toy and book stores!

This is the best little toy store in town. Lots of toys to spark children's imagination! As a…read morechild play therapist I highly recommend this store! They even wrap your gifts for you! Great customer service too.

Huge souvenir store that has many different items. They have a Disney section and plenty of games,…read moreshirts, mugs and more. Fun place to shop

This is an entertaining spot to visit while exploring the Old Sacramento Waterfront. It's 3…read moreinterconnected stores (The Vault, The Old Fashioned Candy & Confectionery Shop, & G. Willikers Toy Emporium) that cover a lot of space with tons to see in every nook & cranny. Entrances are on K Street (The Vault) and Front Street (G. Willikers). What will you see? Toys galore in G Willikers--board games, vehicles, polished rocks, bath toys, musical toys, stuffies, figurines, current characters, nostalgic throwbacks, & so much more! Lots of candy! Souvenirs--things like keychains, drinkware, historical books, a pressed penny machine Character themed items in The Vault--Disney, Sanrio, Peanuts, Muppets, Gudetama, Star Wars, & Pusheen to name a few Assorted other stuff--decals, lanyards, socks, clothes, bags, name signs Unique attractions to see are a mountain with trains, a shooting gallery game, & a big Lego bear. There is also an area with collections of art. Sadly we weren't able to look at the art section because it was closed off. According to a worker we asked, the person in charge was there to open the area, but was nowhere to be found though we waited a while. It was the middle of a spring break weekday. A stop here offers a whole lot of fun & amusing things to see.

Traded my old box of PS3 and games in for $270 store credit. Yes, I could have maybe gotten a bit…read moremore if I DIY. But, this store pricing is more than fair. Came by and bought some Nintendo Switch games. Decent selection and friendly staff. Overall, it is good to support local business. I rather this store exist, than another corporate store with no personality.

1-Up Retro Video Games…read more My girl and I randomly stumbled across this place while we were just walking around, and as soon as I saw the sign, I told myself, I have to go in here! I grew up playing video games, and I still play here and there, so I already knew this place was going to be pure nostalgia for me and it definitely was. I was a kid in a candy story and totally geeking out! Walking around the store brought back so many childhood memories. They had games I honestly haven't seen in over 30 years, along with all kinds of consoles and games from different generations. Some of these games I probably would never play again, but just seeing them on the shelves took me back. It was cool seeing the old-school Nintendo video game magazines. Some of those magazines have to be close to 30 years old! The entire store was basically one big nostalgia trip. I didn't end up buying anything, but I still enjoyed just walking around and checking everything out. If you grew up gaming or have played on different systems over the past 40 years, this is definitely a place worth checking out.

I love coming here to browse during a walk around midtown. The staff is always polite and helpful…read more They have a vast selection of comics and graphic novels. My comic-book-collecting husband rarely leaves Big Brother empty handed. For Dungeons & Dragons fans, there is a wall full of character minis to choose from. I was so excited to find my characters and my friends' characters after not finding them at other comic book stores. They also have board games and accessories. I particularly love looking at the display cases. Lots of the figurines spark childhood memories which make the shopping experience extra fun. You can tell that each item is handled with care and priced appropriately for collectors. Don't forget to look up to admire the wall decorations! The owners and employees put a lot of thought into this shop to make it fun for patrons of all ages.

My family and I were downtown last night for dinner and decided to pop into Big Brother Comics…read more Big Brother Comics is located on 20th and I Street, right around the corner from Tank House BBQ - parking can be questionable since it is Midtown though. I am not a comic book person, but I do like visiting and walking around like I know what I'm looking at. My husband is a nerd for comics so we popped in to see what new stuff they had. I liked seeing all of the cool interesting games, books and figurines. They offer so much at this store and the staff is very knowledgeable and friendly! My husband bought the Ultimate Spiderman comic and my daughter picked out a Teen Titans Go book - I think it came out to a little over $30 for both so not too bad. Pricing was fairly decent - you get what you pay for and depending on the rarity! They even have a large room with tons of tables and chairs next door for gaming with friends. Overall, Big Brother Comics is a pretty cool store! I'm sure we'll be back soon!